Rare and Ancient Mende
Mende Society
Sierra Leone
19th Century
Height 19 3/4" Diameter 9 1/4"
Provenance: Found in the South of France by a member of the Paris trade.
A bundu mask is a conical helmet mask worn by women in the Sande Society during initiation ceremonies and other important events in Mende society, the example presented here has a well used patina and is definitely the oldest well used example I have seen in years.
Mende Society
Sierra Leone
19th Century
Height 19 3/4" Diameter 9 1/4"
Provenance: Found in the South of France by a member of the Paris trade.
A bundu mask is a conical helmet mask worn by women in the Sande Society during initiation ceremonies and other important events in Mende society, the example presented here has a well used patina and is definitely the oldest well used example I have seen in years.
Mende Society
Sierra Leone
19th Century
Height 19 3/4" Diameter 9 1/4"
Provenance: Found in the South of France by a member of the Paris trade.
A bundu mask is a conical helmet mask worn by women in the Sande Society during initiation ceremonies and other important events in Mende society, the example presented here has a well used patina and is definitely the oldest well used example I have seen in years.